Aachen, Germany-based AC Schnitzer maintains his eagle, a hotted-up on the Mini John Cooper Works edition hot hatch is based, is the fastest Mini ever. Packing 260 hp in a bowl, which has shed nearly 200 pounds, we are inclined to believe them.

The sculptors Eagle backs up his claims on paper with a bang around 1:13 the Hockenheimring Grand Prix circuit. To listen, to say carver, took the likes of a supercharged M3 and AMG offers the best of that time.

With 260 horsepower, supercharged on tap and great wheels at each corner, it seems an absolute riot. Watch a video of the AC Schnitzer Eagle in action after the jump.